About the GSMA
Drones Interest Group Members
GSMA Position on Drones GSMA have created a policy position, on behalf of the mobile industry, to explain to policy makers and regulators the benefits of using mobile networks to provide ‘cellular connectivity’ to drones, which are: Support of unmanned traffic management solutions and no-fly zones Identification and registration schemes can be made possible for drones Tracking of drones can be enabled assisting law enforcement Mobile networks have a track record and useful tools to ensure privacy and data protection. Mobile technology is a great enabler for the emerging drone market as: Infrastructure already exists & wireless services can be used for communications using commercially available licensed spectrum The position is available at this link https://www.gsma.com/iot/iot-knowledgebase/gsma- regulatory-position-drones/
Supporting Unmanned Aircraft on Mobile Network The GSMA created a paper that provides some insights on the current and future features of the mobile network for supporting unmanned aircraft, particularly for commercial application. The paper is targeted at GSMA members to help them understand which aspects of the network are of particular interest for UA operations. The document provides information about: Identification of unmanned aircraft in the mobile networks. Network performances and optimisation options. 3GPP work in support of UA operations, current and future. Analysis of potential type of communications for command and control and payload Document available to GSMA members HERE
Next Steps for GSMA’s Drones Project Report on how mobile networks add value to key use cases for drones, available by January 2018 It will also to explain results of the 3GPP study on drones Investigation of how mobile networks can support air traffic management Lobbying our policy position with regulators to encourage positive and globally aligned regulation on drones Several activities at Mobile World Congress 2018 on drones, including seminars, exhibitions and tours
drone connect GSMA Webinar By Ralph Schepp, DTAG VP Project & Program Management 15.11.2017
Why to connect drones via mobile network? Mobile connectivity: Immediate advantage Standardized solution for worldwide connectivity Identification with SIM- credentials Licensed spectrum in cellular mobile network Secure communication channel
Cellular offers Three key elements to boost commercial drone market. 1 Air Traffic Management 2 BVLOS* Operations 3 Real-time Data Transfer (UTM) now nex now nex now nex t t t 1. beyon d sight SD- line of Car WiFi d 2. Regulatory imperative: Business need: Business Need: Make them fly *) beyond Make drones visible on Real-time transfer & the radar visual line of sight analytics of pictures, videos and sensor data
Make drones visible on the radar 1 how cellular helps with Utm. TRACKING TESTS PREREQUISITES Flight- Tracking- Mission Results HOD- ONE prototype DRONE -July- UTM SEVEN framework DRONES -August-
2 3 Make drones fly BVLOS and transfer real time data. 1 st bvlos test-flight FIREFIGHTER DLRG BVLOS Mission with over cellular. REMOTE Drone REAL-TIME DATA operation. TRANSFER. Exemplary DT show cases
Key takeaways. Cellular connectivity (a Drone SIM) is: globally available functions required by Aviation authorities (AAA) core enabler of UAV Traffic Management (UTM) key for efficient commercial drone operations (BVLOS).
Thank you! Ralph Schepp VP Project & Program Management Deutsche Telekom AG
UAS as a Tool Across Verizon
Telecom Enables UAS 1. Emergency Response 2. Remote ID and Tracking 3. Access to Airspace
Emergency Response
Hurricane Irma － Damage Evaluation ● Marco Island, Florida ● Pembroke Pines Emergency Operations Center ● Tower On Wheels (TOW)
Hurricane Harvey － Damage Evaluation • Fulton, Texas • 10 towers in 1 day • Speed and efficiency • Level of detail
Airborne LTE Operations (ALO) • Emergency response • Flying cell site • Verizon’s 4G LTE to enhance recovery efforts • Cape May UAS demonstration
Venue Inspection • Outside Austin, Texas • Circuit of the Americas • Traditionally, “walk - test” • Service quality
Remote ID and Tracking
Harmonizing Means Integrating 1. Airspace regulations 2. Working with the regulators 3. Innovating technological solutions
A Proposed Framework
Access to Airspace
Automated Access to Controlled Airspace with Skyward ● FAA-approved vendor ● 60-90 days > seconds to receive authorization to fly ● FAA’s beta program is active ● Full System expected to go online by February of 2018 Download
Accelerating the commercial drones market using cellular technology Mark Jones Global IoT Lead Commercial Strategy & Market Development
Automated Access to Controlled Airspace with Skyward ● FAA-approved vendor ● 60-90 days > seconds to receive authorization to fly ● FAA’s beta program is active ● Full System expected to go Download online by February of 2018
Commercial drones are the main target for cellular enablement Mobile Network coverage Low Market segments in focus (example uses) Remote locations • Emergency repairs to remote & inaccessible machinery • Pesticide straying/observation • First response to Towns • Industrial inspection motorway pile-ups • Fire/police/ambulance services • Bridge inspections • Postal delivery • Aerial photography High Cities Drone type Consumer drones Commercial drones Military drones Application for Commercial drones, and where Mobile network coverage is best, i.e. in Cities and Towns
What form of communication will drones require and why ? Potential for cellular To be decided Information Air traffic control gathering (Video) (Low Altitude) WVLOS: BVLOS: Short range to be decided radio Operational safety Flight enablement (Temperature) (Authorisation) Flight control Cellular connectivity can underpin flight enablement , in flight safety and data / information gathering Embedded SIMs commercial drones meets the needs of manufacturers, insurance and regulatory agencies
Cellular use cases can be segmented into three service categories Authorisation Services In-flight Services Data / Info Services Drone Registration Media streaming (video) Flight control Pilot registration & ID Cargo monitoring Geo-locating Drone configuration Imagery analysis Geo-fencing Flight planning Flight deviation Flight configuration Remote intervention Flight authorisation On ground services Flight log Over the air flight update Insurance Remote data / maintenance / fault Airtime monitoring Beaconing Collision avoidance We are using these use cases as the basis to engage with the external stakeholders in the Drones market
Vodafone “Radio Positioning System” for drones • Trial in Seville Spain – 20 th October 2017 involving 32km low altitude flight of a x-uav drone • Mobile network based system to monitor flights by drones - showing how commercial drones can be safely identified, geo- positioned and operated in future • Demonstrated remote control & monitoring via purpose designed software based on UTM protocol • Also provided real time HD video feed and telemetry information (wind speed, drone speed / altitude)
Collaboration is needed to accelerate market development Air space management Technology enablement Security Service development Regulation Threat management (parcel delivery) “SIM” in every drone • Licensing • Identification • Flight planning • Tracking • Insurance • Location • Enforcement Reporting • Operations Ownership • Compliance • Data/video transmission • Intervention • Unmanned/BLOS operation Governments want to encourage drone operations but are fearful of the risks – cellular technology enhances the features of the drone (video) but also supports and optimises the certification and enforcement process
Thank You
To find out more about the work on drones at the GSMA, and to subscribe to our IoT newsletter, visit: www.gsma.com/drones
Recommend
More recommend
